Sumed Back Pack – Wheelchair Back Support

Description

A unique opportunity to provide a comfortable back support without modification to the wheelchair. Sumed Backpack can enhance pressure relief and distribution.

A sagging canvas back on a wheelchair may well contribute to poor posture, a decrease in overall function, reduced mobility, sacral sitting and development of kyphosis.

The Backpack, by eliminating this ‘sling’ effect, is designed to assist in minimizing these potential problems while also helping to reduce tiredness and relieve back pain.

• Stable and balanced sitting position: Comfort and relief from back pain
• When applicable it can be used to help tilt the pelvis forward when placed in the lower back area thereby improving the seating position
• Size: 14×15″ (36x38cm)
• Supports and stabilises lower back: Encourages good spinal alignment
• Promotes good weight distribution: Redistributes overall pressure
• Ergonomic design: Follows body structure
• Lightweight and portable: Easily transferred – any seat, any cushion
• Multi-Use: In the office, at home, leisure activities
• Travel: Ideal for use in cars, planes, trains, buses
• Maintenance: Easy to clean and maintain
• Warranty: Guaranteed against manufacturing
  defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase

Some Medical Uses:

• Weak abdominal muscles
• Degenerated discs
• Herniated discs
• Muscle spasms in back
• Back discomfort due to pregnancy
• Spinal fusion
• Weak spinal muscles